Geraldine Roberts is a critically acclaimed author and historian specialising in the glitzy Regency era. Her books are meticulously researched from original letters and diaries, focusing on the achievements of real women and the complex dynamics within their marriages.

The Angel and the Cad, was published by Macmillan in 2015. It tells the shocking true story of a high society scandal that gripped the Regency public and culminated in a landmark court case. It was The Times Book of the Week and BBC History Magazine book of the month.

The Rebel and the Peacemaker, will be published worldwide by Canelo in June 2026. It is about relationships, identity and the art of diplomacy.

Geraldine has always lived in East London, and enjoys nipping into town for shows, exhibitions, restaurants, or to simply stroll around marvelling at the sights. She has a Master’s Degree in History (with distinction) from Queen Mary University of London, plus a Foundation in Performing Arts from The City Literature Institute (City Lit). She has written a number of short plays and scripts, and is a member of a theatre improvisation group that meets once a week to create scenes, sketches and short plays.